Hospitality Administration/Management, General

CIP 52.0901 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

190

315 total including inactive

States

35

Across 35 states

Graduates (2025)

1,418

Total completions

Hospitality Administration/Management, General is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 35 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Georgia and Illinois.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$77,180

Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling

Job Growth

+7.7%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$3,675

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling. In-state tuition ranges from $475 to $15,500, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for people-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 459 (32.4%)
Female: 959 (67.6%)

Degree Level Distribution

Certificate: 751 (53.0%)
Associate: 667 (47.0%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

E
Enterprising
S
Social
C
Conventional

leading, influencing, and persuading others; helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Leadership roles
  • Sales
  • Helping others
  • Teaching
  • Organization
  • Data management

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Confident
✓ Persuasive
✓ Empathetic
✓ Patient
✓ Organized
✓ Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

● Leadership roles
● Sales
● Helping others
● Teaching
● Organization
● Data management

⭐ Work Values

♦ Active Listening
♦ Speaking
♦ Coordination
♦ Monitoring
♦ Management of Personnel Resources
♦ Helping others

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy leading, influencing, and persuading others; helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?

2

Do you value active listening?

3

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
  • • Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
  • • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

  • • Those who prefer working independently
  • • Those who avoid public speaking or sales
  • • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
💭

Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

Where Can You Study Hospitality Administration/Management, General?

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